Estates Technician / Facilities Technician (30 Hour Week)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Progression

Benefits

Excellent work‑life balance

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment partnered with a local education trust to recruit an Estates Technician for a school site near Plymouth. This hands-on role covers maintenance, minor repairs and contractor coordination within a 30-hour week.

You will be trusted to work independently, with on-the-job training and opportunities for progression as you develop practical skills in estates management, health and safety, and site maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Caretaking, Maintenance, DIY, Manual Labour or a relevant trade.
• Good practical maintenance skills and ability to work safely.
• Ability to manage contractors and work independently.
• Willingness to pass a DBS check and live within commuting distance to Plymouth.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school site.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Manage contractors and act as primary contact for external works.
• Carry out general handyperson and grounds maintenance duties.
• Work independently while liaising with school leadership and staff.
• Monday to Friday 30 Hour Working Week.

Skills

DIY

Maintenance

Caretaking

Health & Safety

Job description

Estates Technician / Facilities Technician (30 Hour Working Week)

£26,000 - £29,000 (FTE) + Excellent Work-Life Balance (30 Hour Working Week) + Training Opportunities + Progression + Benefits

Site based, commutable from Plymouth, Saltash, Southway, Ivybridge, Tavistock and surrounding areas.

Are you a Labourer, Handyperson or similar with practicable DIY experience looking for a secure, hands‑on role with great work‑life balance?

Do you have excellent practical skills with general DIY, and want to utilise this skillset working as part of a close knit team where you can get on‑the‑job training in all aspects of estates maintenance, with the ability to continue your progression in future?

This organisation provides a supportive environment where you will be trusted to work independently, with further training and development available to help you continue building your skillset.

The role is varied and hands‑on, with responsibility for everything from minor repairs and planned maintenance through to managing contractors, carrying out site inspections and ensuring the premises are safe, secure and well maintained.

This is a great opportunity for someone from a Site Management, Caretaking, Maintenance, DIY or trade background who enjoys being hands‑on, taking ownership and being the person others rely on to keep a site running smoothly.

The Role:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school site
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and minor repairs
• Manage contractors and act as the primary point of contact for external works
• Carry out general handyperson and grounds maintenance duties
• Work independently while liaising closely with school leadership and staff
• Monday to Friday 30 Hour Working Week

The Person:

• Previous experience in Caretaking, Maintenance, DIY, Manual Labour or a relevant trade
• Good practical maintenance skills
• Confident managing contractors and working independently
• Good understanding of Health & Safety
• Must live commutable to Plymouth
• Must be able to pass a full DBS check

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates